In preparing the sixth edition of Estimating Construction Costs, the author has retained the fundamental concepts of
estimating that have made the book successful for many years. All of the example problems have been revised with
more explanations regarding assumptions used in the calculations. This edition has reorganized and consolidated
chapters to increase the clarity of the subject matter for the reader. Extensive new sections have been added on
equipment, including graders equipped with GPS, and methods of calculating depreciation, investment, and
operating costs of construction equipment. The computer estimating chapter is revised with additional material on the
use of computers in preparing estimates for bidding purposes.
Salient Features:
- Extensive new sections have been added on equipment, including graders equipped with GPS, and methods of calculating depreciation, investment, and operating costs of construction equipment.
- Example problems have been revised with more explanations regarding assumptions used in the calculations.
- Reorganized and consolidated chapters to increase the clarity of the subject matter for the reader.

About the Author

Robert L. Peurifoy (Deceased) Garold D. Oberlender, Oklahoma State University

Table of Contents:
1. Introduction 2. Bid Documents 3. Estimating Process 4. Conceptual Cost Estimating 5. Cost of Construction Labor and Equipment 6. Handling and Transporting Material 7. Earthwork and Excavation 8. Highways and Pavements 9. Foundations 10. Concrete Structures 11. Steel Structures 12. Carpentry 13. Roofing and Flashing 14. Masonry 15. Floor Systems and Finishes 16. Painting 17. Plumbing 18. Electric Wiring 19. Sewerage Systems 20. Water Distribution Systems 21. Total Cost of Engineering Projects 22. Computer Estimating 23. Example Bid Documents